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SHIPWRECK Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word shipwreck. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word shipwreck. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SHIPWRECK

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catastrophe
nounn
noun

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

• a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

• a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

disaster
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

• an act that has disastrous consequences

ruination
nounn
noun

• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

• an event that results in destruction

• failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

wreckage
nounn
noun

• the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked

wreck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

• an accident that destroys a ship at sea

• a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)

• a ship that has been destroyed at sea

verb

• smash or break forcefully

Best Hypernyms For SHIPWRECK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shipwreck, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
ruin accident destroy fail miscarry ruination ship subject
Phrases (1)
go wrong

Alternatives for CATASTROPHE

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